Why Work in FASD?
The Fleetwood Area School District, situated in the northeast region of Berks County, serves over 2,200 students from Fleetwood Borough, Maidencreek Township, and Richmond Township across more than thirty-nine square miles. Students in kindergarten through fourth grade are educated at either Andrew Maier Elementary or Willow Creek Elementary, while grades five through eight attend Fleetwood Area Middle School, and grades nine through twelve are at Fleetwood Area High School. The district also offers a K- 12 Virtual School Academy for students to take courses online, and students across all buildings can participate in a wide range of activities.
Enrollment
- Number of students - 2199
- Number of schools - Four (4)
- Andrew Maier ES - 2439
- Willow Creek ES -566
- Fleetwood Area MS - 645
- Fleetwood Area HS - 749
- Average class size - Under 20
Teacher Stats and Starting Salaries
- Avg. teaching salary - $85,941
- Avg. teaching tenure - 17.3 years
- 85% Master’s Degree or higher
- Bachelor’s Step 1 - $57,179
- Master’s Step 1 - $64,300
Teacher Professional Growth Opportunities
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Tuition Reimbursement for up 6 credits at the Kutztown University graduate rate
- All new teachers to FASD get a mentor for a full school year
- Total Experience Learning collaboration
- Coaching and club advisor opportunities
- Instructional leadership opportunities
- Schoolwide leadership team
- District leadership team
Support Staff Starting Salaries
- Food Service Kitchen Specialist - $18.85
- Food Service Cook - $16.28
- Food Service Worker - $15.02
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Secretary - $18.92
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Clerical Aide - $15.28
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Paraprofessional*:
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High School Diploma - $15.02
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Associate’s Degree - $15.49
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Bachelor’s Degree - $15.97
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Teaching Certificate - $16.45
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School Security Guard - $23.10
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Custodian - $17.30
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HVAC Systems Analyst - $34.05
- Maintenance Worker - $19.02
- Utility Worker/Grounds - $17.81
- IT Specialist - $30.00
- IT Operations Specialist - $39.05
- IT Data Technician - $19.83
- IT Technician - $19.83
- Transportation Specialist - $21.42
- Van Driver - $15.28
Health and Financial Benefits
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Medical/Rx insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- PSERS Retirement
- 430(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
**Benefits vary by position.
Support Staff Substitute Rates
- Substitute Teacher $135/day, through STS
- Nurse - $29.75
- Food Service - $14.52
- Secretary - $14.52
- Clerical Aide - $14.52
- Paraprofessional - $14.52
- Custodian - $16.80
- Maintenance Worker - $18.52
- Utility Worker/Grounds - $17.31
- IT Technician - $19.33
Teacher Leave and Other Benefits
- Half days monthly dedicated to extra teacher planning time
- 10 sick days
- 2 emergency days
- 3 personal days
- In-between leave days
- Carryover personal days
- Free passes to FASD athletic events
Support Staff Leave and Other Benefits
- Sick days
- Emergency days
- Personal days
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Carryover personal days
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Free passes to FASD athletic events
**Varies by position.